2000 Acura TL Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Acura TL, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was parked in the sun at which time the automatic rear view mirror proceeded to leak caustic fluid from the photo cell unto the middle of my car's interior console especially all over the gear shifter area. This fluid was corrosive to the point that it melted a hole in the bottom of my rearview mirror and damaged the plastic pieces in the center of the console including the gear indicator and its trim ring. The rearview mirror is now cloudy and somewhat damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10412093, filed 2011-07, 62,121 miles“There was a recall on transmissions for my 2000 Acura TL. In 2005 I had 86,000 miles on it and honda replaced my transmission with a brand new one due to recall. Five years later I have 178,000 miles (92,000 on transmission) and I am in need of another transmission. My transmission is showing the exact same problems as it did five year earlier. Second gear slipping and discoloration. This time honda/Acura will not replace or even help pay for a replacement which was also faulty. I also spoke to another person who had to put three transmissions in her 2000 honda accord. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349215, filed 2010-08, 92,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle as new in april 2000. In november 2001, the transmission failed, and I was thrown forward at a high rate of speed as though rear-ended. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission at the dealer in temecula, california, and covered under recall or warranty (I think it was warranty, and that the recall was made after the fact.) well, now it has been a little over 2 years, and the same thing has happened again. While traveling on an interstate, my transmission failed, throwing me forward, and rapidly decelerating the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074513, filed 2004-05, 115,205 miles“Acura 3.2 TL 2000 was purchased in 2000; the first transmission went out sometime within that first year. Dealer replaced the transmission. The second transmission went out in same manner in 2003; the dealer replaced that transmission. The recall on the transmission was done in 2004; I took my car to dealer in response to recall; the work was done in july or august of that year. Recently, was driving my car and it began to exhibit same problems I have had with the transmission each time car became inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162775, filed 2006-07“I had a total of 6 transmissions replaced in my Acura TL 2000 3.2 liter. Why is toyota getting so much press and trouble and honda didn't. Honda wouldn't address the issue and my resale value was horrible. I encountered the problem after buying the car at 14,000 miles. I am considering sending this to abc news. They wanted the story a couple of years ago when I e-mailed them. I think I will follow up now. Why do toyota owners get help but Acura owners do not. The recommendations by your agency didn't protect Acura owners from potential deadly consequences nor financial losses. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310471, filed 2010-02Related service bulletins
- 10130044Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127358Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118544Sep 26, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10193392Jan 1, 2017Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- 10100462Nov 23, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10211608Mar 18, 2016Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10025524May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
- 10018109Sep 16, 2005Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes.
- 10014774Jan 16, 2005Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.
- 10013930Oct 1, 2004Camera fixture retainer knobs now available.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Acura TL
111 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology